Inner Dharma is a writing project maintained by Mark Raugas that is concerned with classical and traditional martial arts and culture. I want to thank all those who provided feedback and encouragement over the last twenty years. This work has resulted in several publications:
- The Truth of the Calm Spirit: The practice of Shinkage-ryū Heihō as Taoist Internal Alchemy (opens in a new tab), Inner Dharma, 2025.
- From the Kōbusho to the Butokukai: Japanese Swordsmanship in Transition (opens in a new tab), Inner Dharma, 2026.
My other writing on Kashima-shinden Jikishinkage-ryū kenjutsu can now be found at jikishinkageryu.org (opens in a new tab) along with links to active groups practicing that art. I continue my practice of internal martial arts near Seattle in the Pacific Northwest. I may be reached via email at .
